1) Why is it desirable for all Muslims to have a working knowledge of common Islamic terms?

1. Because Arabic is the language of the Quran.
2. Because a person can only be a Muslim if he knows and speaks the Arabic language.
3. Because a person cannot supplicate to God unless he knows Arabic.
4. None of the above.

2) Which of the following Islamic terms is an Islamic greeting?

1. Bismillah.
2. InshaAllah.
3. Alhamdulillah.
4. Assalam Alaikum.

3) Which of the following terms is often heard before a Muslim begins any task or action?

1. Assalam Alaikum.
2. Bismillah.
3. InshaAllah.
4. Alhamdulillah.

4) Although some Islamic terms may seem strange and incomprehensible in the beginning, what makes them easy to use?

1. The majority of common Islamic terms are derived from the English language.
2. The majority of common Islamic terms are made up of three letter words.
3. The majority of common Islamic terms are in and of themselves du’as.
4. The majority of common Islamic terms are newly invented words concocted by Muslims as it suits their moods.

5) Select a false statement.

1. Arabic is the mother language of most of the world’s Muslims.
2. Arabic is the language of Quran.
3. Arabic is the language of Islam.
4. All of the above.

6) Which of the following terms is a reminder and acknowledgment that nothing happens except by the will of Allah?

1. Assalam Alaikum.
2. Bismillah.
3. InshaAllah.
4. Alhamdulillah.

7) Which of the following terms mean ‘All praise and thanks is for Allah’?

1. Assalam Alaikum.
2. Bismillah.
3. InshaAllah.
4. Alhamdulillah.

8) Select a true statement.

1. The term ‘Bismillah’ is to be used only before one is about to undertake big life changing step and does not apply to mundane everyday tasks.
2. The term ‘InshaAllah’ is to be used only if a person intends to do something after a longer period of time.
3. The term ‘Alhamdulillah’ is a statement of appreciation that can be expressed as a response and as a spontaneous act of remembrance.
4. The term ‘Assalam Alaikum’ is used to initiate a greeting but does not require the recipient to respond.